Posts tagged ‘rent vs buy’

November 8, 2016

8 reasons to buy a home

8 reasons to buy a home

The decision to buy or rent is a big one – and different for each individual.  Some people are ready to settle down in one spot.  Others know their career plans or family status may be changing and aren’t ready to commit to homeowning yet.  In such cases, it is smarter to rent so you have the […]

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October 4, 2016

Potential homeowners over estimating credit & downpayment requirements

Potential homeowners over estimating credit & downpayment requirements

65% of  respondents to a recent Wells Fargo survey feel homeownership is the American Dream, an accomplishment to be proud of and something they aspire to. 72% of them feel now is a good time to buy. But the survey also showed that consumers have misconceptions about credit & downpayments as related to buying a […]

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August 16, 2016

Buy or Rent? Reasons to invest in yourself.

Buy or Rent? Reasons to invest in yourself.

The decision to buy or rent is a big one and different for each individual. Some people are ready to settle in one place for a while, making a semi-permanent residence a good option. Others know their career plans or family status will change and aren’t ready to commit… For you,  it may be better […]

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June 28, 2016

Can you own for less than rent? Try a search and see for yourself.

Can you own for less than rent? Try a search and see for yourself.

Is your apartment becoming less affordable as rents rise? Do you need to move to find somewhere less expensive to live? As long as you have to go through the trouble of moving, consider buying a home or condominium.  You may be surprised at what you can find that may cost less than your current rent. […]

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June 6, 2016

7 reasons to become a homeowner

7 reasons to become a homeowner

June is National Homeownership month. While we are always fans of the benefits of homeownership, this month is meant to bring more awareness to those who may be on the fence about buying. Read the points below – do they sound good to you? Are you ready to settle down in one spot for a […]

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